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Colts' Sanders is done for season
The Indianapolis Colts placed safety Bob Sanders on the injured reserve list Friday, ending his season.
Sanders reportedly suffered a torn biceps during last Sunday's triumph over the San Francisco 49ers and was to undergo surgery.
The former NFL defensive player of the year continues to be plagued by injuries. Sanders missed the first five games of the season as he recovered from offseason knee surgery.
The unbeaten Colts also placed cornerback Marlin Jackson on the season-ending IR list, the Associated Press reported. Jackson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Wednesday's practice.
Another Colts cornerback, Kelvin Hayden, is to miss as much as four weeks because of a knee injury, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Also, wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, further delaying his return. He has not played since the opening game of the season.
Westbrook sits out
The Philadelphia Eagles withheld tailback Brian Westbrook from Friday's practice. According to the team's Web site, Westbrook is expected to play Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys with first place in the NFC East at stake. Westbrook missed one game, a triumph over the New York Giants, because of a concussion suffered during a Monday night game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Westbrook participated in practices Wednesday and Thursday.
Pats cut Simmons
The New England Patriots released guard Kendall Simmons, the team announced Friday.
Simmons played in one game and was on the inactive list for six others after being signed by the Patriots on Sept. 6.
He previously spent seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
-- Mark Maske
